Explore Torrevieja
Found in the Valencian Community on the East coast of Spain, Torrevieja is the perfect seaside town. It lies 50km from the popular tourist hub of Alicante and is the ideal place to enjoy the easy holiday destination of Spain, without the hoards.
The diving in Torrevieja is well established and there are several dive centres in the middle of town, with more dive resorts and dive centres further out along the coast. Diving courses are possible in many places, it is a very popular place to learn to dive and you can progress all the way up to professional levels. There are no liveaboards currently operating in the area.
Highlights of diving in Torrevieja include the warm summer waters, good visibility (20m+ in the summer), intricate cave systems and historic wrecks.
Top Torrevieja Dive Sites
1. Cabo de Palos – Cala Fría & Cala Muerte
These scenic shore dives offer canyons, swim-throughs, drop-offs, and small caves, with a max depth of 20 metres. Scuba divers of all levels can spot octopus, moray eels, giant groupers, and colorful gorgonians. A great mix of geology and marine life.
2. Bajo de Dentro (Islas Hormigas)
This reef dive reaches up to 35 metres and is best suited for advanced scuba divers due to strong currents. Divers may encounter barracuda shoals, giant groupers, eagle rays, turtles, and even sunfish. A highlight of the Islas Hormigas Marine Reserve.
3. La Naranjito Wreck
Lying on the seabed at 42 metres with deck levels at 27 metres, La Naranjito is a technical wreck dive for advanced divers. The well-preserved structure allows safe penetration. Expect clear visibility, barracuda schools, sunfish, and lurking conger eels.
4. Cala Cortina (Freediving possible)
Located near Cartagena, Cala Cortina features a rocky seabed and sandy areas ranging from 12 to 26 metres. This site is ideal for freedivers and scuba divers of all levels. Rich fauna includes cuttlefish, stonefish, octopus, and moray eels.
5. Islas Hormigas Marine Reserve
Just 15 minutes from shore, this protected area hosts several vibrant reef systems. Its strict fishing restrictions ensure abundant marine life—schools of bream, wrasse, dolphins, and occasional sunfish. Best for intermediate and advanced scuba divers.
